Banned for every game in this series:
Kolat Saboteur (Kolat just doesn't exist. Will not exist.)

Banned for the Topaz Championship:
Brotherhood Monks (not appropriate for a gempukku game)
Gaijin Paths/Backgrounds

Restricted:
Ishiken (on a per player basis, must be a Phoenix)
Ronin (must take an additional disadvantage - Obligation (Sponsor Clan))

No other Ishiken characters will be considered for Topaz at this time.